Getting to Melbourne Airport By Bus Catching the Skybus is the quickest and easiest way I know. Back a few years ago I use to do the arrange for family and friends to pick me up thing.
How to get to Southern Cross Station?
If you are already in the city just go west. Southern cross station is located on the western side of Melbourne‘s CDB. If you are coming from further out just make your way into the city. All train lines lead into the city in Melbourne.
Where is the Skybus Service Located withing Southern Cross Station.
The Skybus terminal is located on the ground floor of Southern Cross Station. It is behind Hungry Jacks and 7 eleven.
Where Does the Skybus Depart From
Inside the Southern Cross Station Complex located along the Spencer Street side. It is all indoors, it may not be easy to tell from the street as it is located behind a layer of street facing shops.
How Often does the Bus come:
From 6am until midnight every 10 minutes.
From midnight until 6am every 30 minutes
How Long is the Ticket Valid for:
Tickets are now valid for 6 months from date of purchase. This has changed from previously 3 months.
How Much Does it Cost?
Update 2016 New prices.
Ticket Type – One Way – Round Trip
Adult $19 $38
Child $9 $18
10 Trips $160
Family 1 $19 $38 (1 Adult + 1-4 Children) Children travel for free
Family 2 $38 $76 (2 Adults + 1-4 Children) Children travel for free.
Old Prices :Adults are $10, Children $9 these tickets are valid for up to 3 months from date of purchase. 10 Trip tickets are $150 and are valid for one year. Family ticket option are also available. 1 Adult and 1-4 Children is $25. 2 Adults and 1-4 children is $41
How Far is the Journey?
Southern Cross Station and Tullamarine Airport (Melbourne International Airport) are located about 23 kms/ 14 miles from each other.
How Long Does it Take?
On average it takes about 20 minutes to travel from Melbourne‘s Southern Cross Station to the Melbourne International Airport (Tullamarine Airport) However during peak times it takes about 30% or 10 minutes more, making the journey about 30 minutes long.
Free WiFi On Board
As of November 2014 there is free WiFi available on the Bus
Hope you have found my guide on how to get to the Melbourne Airport useful. You may also like to read some of my other Melbourne related travel advice.
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